OTTAWA – Catherine Cano is leaving her role atop CPAC to become administrator of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF).
In her new role as number two at the OIF, Cano will ensure the day-to-day management of the administrative and financial affairs of the organization as well as the implementation of the programming and decisions adopted by heads of state and government during summits of La Francophonie, reads the announcement from Global Affairs Canada.
Cano has held an array of positions at the CBC/ Société Radio-Canada over the last few decades, as well as stints in public relations. She was named as president and general manager of CPAC in 2016.
“With her diverse management experience as well as her extensive knowledge of the media, parliamentary processes and international issues, Ms. Cano will be a valuable asset to the OIF and its members as the organization prepares to hold the Tunis Summit, in Tunisia, in 2020, which will mark its 50th anniversary. The appointment of Ms. Cano is a recognition of Canadian leadership in La Francophonie when it comes to promoting the values of democracy, transparency and human rights,” said Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie Mélanie Joly, in the announcement.
"I am very proud that Quebec is well represented at the highest levels of the OIF”, added Nadine Girault, Quebec’s Minister of International Relations and La Francophonie. “A seasoned manager, Ms. Cano will be able to use her experience and expertise to further modernize the OIF’s governance, which is a priority for the governments of Quebec.”
